Alberto Herreros

Alberto Herreros Ros (born April 20, 1969 in Madrid) is a retired Spanish professional basketball player. He is considered to be one of the best Spanish basketball players and shooters of all-time. At a height of 2.00 m (6'7") tall, he played at the small forward position. He played with Estudiantes and Real Madrid.

Professional career

In 2005, Herreros made a three-point shot in the last seconds of the playoff finals of the Liga ACB, against TAU Cerámica, that gave his team Real Madrid, the win, and the Spanish League championship. It was his last game before his retirement as a professional basketball player.

During his pro career, he played 19,218 minutes (2nd most) in 654 games (4th most) in the Spanish ACB League.[1][2] He is the Liga ACB's all-time leader in points scored (9,759) and 3-point field goals made (1,233).[3][4]

Spanish national team

Herreros was the 1998 FIBA World Championship's Top Scorer. In EuroBasket 1999, Herreros again became the Top Scorer of the tournament, and reached, along with the Spanish team, the tournament's final, as they won the silver medal. He also won the silver medal at the EuroBasket 2003.

References

  1. ↑ ACB data (Spanish).
  2. ↑ ACB data (Spanish).
  3. ↑ ACB data (Spanish).
  4. ↑ ACB data (Spanish).

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